Wildfires Affect Travel But Not Near Utah National Parks
Several wildfires are burning in Utah
and some are affecting travel and recreation. Major fires are listed
below. At this writing, the blazes do not affect Utah's major
highways, national parks
or our most popular
recreation areas.
Some regionally popular recreation
spots and secondary roads have been closed because of the blazes.
Take care if you plan to travel near any active fire. And be aware
that new fires can erupt at any time. This website
has current information.
Most Utah wildfires are ignited by
lightning but some are human-caused. Conditions are dry and people
always need to obey safety rules when camping and traveling in the
backcountry.
Active Fires:
Plateau Fire, 5 miles east of
Salina. Area roads are closed.
Levan Fire, south of the town of
Levan in Central Utah. The fire is burning east of Hwy 28. Home from
the Chicken Creek to Water Hollow areas were evacuated but residents
have been allowed to return. However, more evacuations are possible.
Springville Fire, in the Spring
Canyon area east of Springville. The blaze is located just north of
Hobble Creek Canyon. Some homes were evacuated but residents have
been allowed to return. This is still a very active fire.
Y Fire, in Rock Canyon east of
Provo. This small fire is located in an inaccessible area and is
being attached by helicopter. At last report there were only a few
smoldering trees.
Black Fire, on Black Crook Peak
in southern Tooele County. This is a very active fire but is not
located near towns or recreation areas.
Simpson Complex Fires, actually
two fires, the Lion Peak and the Sheep fires are being managed
jointly. These are large, active fires located south of the small
community of Terra, in Tooele County. The Pony Express Road over
Lookout Pass is closed. The fire has crossed the Little Valley Road
to the east. At this time no homes or structures are threatened.
Rockport Fire, burning near
Rockport Reservoir NE of Park City. Crews appear to have the upper
hand and continue mop up activities. If the fire flares again, travel
and recreation in the Rockport area will be affected.
Tunnel Hollow Fire, 5 miles east
of Morgan, now looks like it is being controlled. However, public
access to the Weber River is closed from Croyden to Morgan.
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